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Plaintiff Teresa Lane sought supplemental security income benefits, claiming disability due to numerous ailments including arthritis, asthma, COPD, and fibromyalgia. The Commissioner of Social Security denied her application. This Court, presided over by District Judge Charles J. Siragusa, reviewed the final determination. The Court found that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred in applying the treating physician rule, failing to obtain evidence from a vocational expert, and evaluating Plaintiff’s credibility. Specifically, the ALJ's assessment of Plaintiff's residual functional capacity for sedentary work was inconsistent with medical opinions. Consequently, the Court denied the Commissioner’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, granted Plaintiff’s cross-motion, and remanded the case solely for the calculation of benefits.
Lane v. Astrue is a workers' compensation case decided in District Court, W.D. New York. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in District Court, W.D. New York.
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Plaintiff Teresa Lane sought supplemental security income benefits, claiming disability due to numerous ailments including arthritis, asthma, COPD, and fibromyalgia. The Commissioner of Social Security denied her application. This Court, presided over by District Judge Charles J. Siragusa, reviewed the final determination. The Court found that the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) erred in applying the treating physician rule, failing to obtain evidence from a vocational expert, and evaluating Plaintiff’s credibility. Specifically, the ALJ's assessment of Plaintiff's residual functional capacity for sedentary work was inconsistent with medical opinions. Consequently, the Court denied the Commissioner’s motion for judgment on the pleadings, granted Plaintiff’s cross-motion, and remanded the case solely for the calculation of benefits.
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